One of the many wonderful aspects of fly fishing is the abundant natural beauty that anglers encounter. Nowhere is this more present than on small streams. Cloaked in abundant vegetation, one steps into a mythical Narnia. What is also rewarding is the interconnectedness and relationships in nature. Many approach small streams with the mindset that trout and charr cannot afford to be selective feeders, and as such any old fly will work. While there is some truth to the fact that survival sometimes means eating any meal rather than a specific meal, matching the hatch on small streams can mean the difference between a good and a great day fly fishing. This is one of my favorite small streams. I fish it in all seasons, from freezing temperatures when it is surrounded by ice to humid summer afternoons. It has all of the necessary attributes for trout and charr life, from consistent cold water to plentiful bugs. On a recent outing, I had the opportunity to witness prolific hatches of Hydropsychidae & Ephemerella dorothea. Matching these hatches made all the difference. A wonderful day. Comments are closed.
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